Robin Holmes 1810-1863
An enslaved Black pioneer who courageously sued his former master, Nathaniel Ford, in the Oregon Territorial Supreme Court, winning freedom for his children in the landmark 1853 Holmes v. Ford case.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1810 to 1863
- Born: Jan 1, 1810, Virginia
- Died: Jan 1, 1863, Oregon
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Last updated: 2026-09-29